Procurement Manager (Technology)
đź“Ť Waterloo, London (4 days office / 1 day remote)
đź“… 8.5-month contract | Start ASAP
đź’° ÂŁ415 per day (Inside IR35)
We are supporting a global organisation in the search for an experienced Procurement Manager to join their Global Procurement team on an 8.5-month contract.
This role will support the Director of Procurement – Global Markets, helping maximise value from technology spend while balancing quality, service, risk, and security of supply across a wide range of global technology products and services.
You will also play a key role in delivering the procurement technology strategy and partnering with stakeholders to challenge existing delivery models, optimise legacy contracts, and drive strategic sourcing outcomes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global procurement community, working alongside procurement managers across Europe and international markets in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the Procurement Leadership Team to provide technology category insights and help shape procurement strategy.
* Work with senior stakeholders to scope, plan and deliver technology sourcing strategies.
* Drive strategic procurement decisions and change management initiatives.
* Manage technology licensing to ensure usage aligns with budget and avoid true-ups.
* Oversee technology contracts, tracking renewal and termination timelines and leading renegotiations to deliver cost savings and cost avoidance.
* Lead programmes to help business teams become smarter customers when engaging with suppliers.
* Analyse third-party spend across the organisation and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
* Ensure strong governance across category management decision points.
* Conduct strategic supplier and category reviews, using market intelligence to develop high-impact sourcing strategies.
* Monitor and review supplier performance and KPIs.
* Lead sourcing activities including tender processes, evaluations, contract mobilisation, and contract management frameworks.
* Plan and lead commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience delivering technology procurement in a large, complex or matrix organisation.
* Proven track record of global contract negotiations and commercial strategy.
* Ability to build relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
* Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
* Experience leading tender processes and procurement strategy development.
* Skilled negotiator with experience defining commercial terms, performance milestones, and governance frameworks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A relevant professional qualification such as MCIPS (or equivalent).
* Degree or equivalent qualification preferred.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to influence global technology procurement strategy
* Work within a high-performing international procurement team
* Strong stakeholder exposure across a major global business
* Competitive ÂŁ415/day Inside IR35
đź“© If you're an experienced Technology Procurement Manager available to start ASAP, please apply or get in touch to discuss further.